User manual SWISHER LS10528C

[. . . ] swisherinc. com OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. LS728C LS10528C LOG SPLITTER Safety Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts PHONE 660-747-8183 Made In The IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment. Rev. 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 FAX 660-747-8650 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 11815 USA LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer's warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions: 1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended to them by the individual engine manufacturer. [. . . ] Always be careful while backing your splitter. You could jackknife your log splitter if not careful. Before using splitter, disconnect it from tow vehicle. A log could easily be pushed forward into the vehicle. See tire and wheel specifications for PSI while towing. Be aware of the extra length of splitter while turning, parking, crossing intersections, and in all driving situations. · · · · · · OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS POSI-LOCK COUPLER ADJUST COUPLER LOCKING PRESSURE ON BALL BEFORE USE. PLACE HANDLE IN LOCKED POSITION WITH BALL IN COUPLER. TIGHTEN LOCKNUT AGAINST TENSION SPRING SO THAT COUPLER IS NOT LOOSE ON BALL. CORRECT ADJUSTMENT WILL ALLOW HANDLE TO BE RELEASED WITH MODERATE PRESSURE APPLIED TO HANDLE. TO OPEN, PULL UP ON COUPLER HANDLE AND ROTATE FORWARD. PLACE COUPLER ON BALL WHEN BALL IS COMPLETELY NESTED IN BALL SOCKET, ROTATE COUPLER HANDLE BACKWARD UNTIL HANDLE IS IN LOCKED POSITION. AFTER TOWING FOR 50 MILES, CHECK COUPLER FOR TIGHTNESS ON BALL. BE SURE COUPLER HANDLE IS IN LOCKED POSITION. WARNING: NEVER EXCEED WEIGHT CAPACITY AND ALWAYS USE SAFETY CHAINS. ALWAYS USE CORRECT BALL SIZE, MAKING SURE BALL IS COMPLETELY INSERTED INTO COUPLER. LOCK COUPLER HANDLE SECURELY BEFORE TOWING. ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGES AND REPLACE IF DAMAGED. AVOID SHARP TURNS AND STEEP VERTICAL ANGLES WHEN TOWING. · 5 OPERATION Intended use: This log splitter is intended and designed to only split wood. Doing so can cause injury or VOID THE WARRANTY. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS This log splitter has been partially assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawings and part lists should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts. WARNING: Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. [. . . ] Always store gasoline in an approved, tightly sealed container. Keep fuel away from gas appliances where fumes could contact open flame, pilot lights or sparks. 8 Do not operate your splitter in poor mechanical condition or when needing repair. Repair and replace worn or broken parts immediately. Periodically tighten nuts, bolts, and hydraulic fittings. [. . . ]